Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SR 126 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in the state of Louisiana.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 25, 2026.

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In plain language

Recognizes May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana.

This resolution designates May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana. It aims to raise awareness about preeclampsia and its impacts.

What this means for you
  • Families: This recognition may encourage families to learn more about preeclampsia and its effects during pregnancy.

Bill Text

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45 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SR 126 expand upon its recognition of May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in Louisiana by adding detailed information about the seriousness of preeclampsia and its risks to both mothers and infants. It highlights statistics relating to maternal mortality rates in the U.S. and Louisiana, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and care in addressing this condition. This matters because raising awareness can lead to better healthcare practices, potentially saving lives and reducing preventable deaths related to pregnancy complications.

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SLS 26RS-3845 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
126 BY SENATOR BARROW SPECIALDAY/WEEK/MONTH.RecognizesFriday,May22,2026,asWorldPreeclampsia Awareness Dayin the state of Louisiana.
126 BY SENATOR BARROW A RESOLUTION To recognize Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Dayin the state of LouisianaandtocommendWoman'sHospitalforitsdedicationtolifesavingcarefor pregnant women, helping to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths and reducing the number of preterm births.
A RESOLUTION To recognize Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Dayin the state of LouisianaandtocommendWoman'sHospitalforitsdedicationtolifesavingcarefor pregnant women to help reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths and reduce the number of preterm births.
and WHEREAS, World Preeclampsia Dayis observed annually on Maytwenty-second to raise global awareness of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancyrelated condition that poses significant risks to maternal and infant health;
and WHEREAS, World Preeclampsia Day is observed annually on May 22, to raise global awareness of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy related condition that poses significant risks to maternal and infant health;
and WHEREAS, preeclampsia is most often characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure, and the death of the mother or baby, or both;
and WHEREAS, preeclampsia is most often characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressurethat can leadto seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure, and the death of the mother, baby, or both;
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and WHEREAS,in2024,Louisianarecordedamaternalmortalityrateof41.9deathsper one hundred thousand live births, the highest in the nation;
126 WHEREAS,in2024,Louisianarecordedamaternalmortalityrateof41.9deathsper one hundred thousand live births, the highest in the nation;
and WHEREAS, sixty percent of hypertension related maternal deaths are considered potentially preventable with timely diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated care;
and WHEREAS, sixty percent of hypertension-related maternal deaths are considered potentially preventable with timely diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated care;
and WHEREAS, the primary treatment for preeclampsia involves early delivery of the infant to prevent disease progression and complications;
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126 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the primary treatment for preeclampsia involves early delivery of the infant to prevent disease progression and complications;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyrecognize Friday, May22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Dayin the state of Louisiana and does hereby commend Woman's Hospital for its dedication to life-saving care for pregnant women to help reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths and reduce the number of preterm births.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyrecognize Friday, May22, 2026, as World PreeclampsiaAwarenessDayin the state of Louisiana and does hereby commend Woman's Hospital for its dedication to life-saving care for pregnant women, helping to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths and reducing the number of preterm births.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 126 Original 2026 Regular Session Barrow Recognizes Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day in the state of Louisiana.
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Action History

  1. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

  3. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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Who sponsors SR 126?
SR 126 is sponsored by Regina Barrow (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2026. Enacted.
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